1. foretype - Noun
2. foretype - Verb
foretype (plural foretypes)
A type or figure occurring beforehand or in advance; forerunner; predecessor; prototype
foretype (third-person singular simple present foretypes, present participle foretyping, simple past and past participle foretyped)
(transitive) To make into a foretype, or exemplify as such; to foreshadow; exemplify beforehand